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Food Truck Events in Seattle, WA

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Seattle has 42 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.

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Seattle context and market information

Seattle's food truck event scene runs through the Seattle Farmers Market Association's (SFMA) flagship Ballard Farmers Market, held every Sunday, 9am-2pm, year-round and rain or shine, on Ballard Avenue NW in the historic Ballard neighborhood. SFMA also operates four sister neighborhood markets -- Wallingford, Central District, Madison Park, and South Lake Union -- spreading vendor opportunities across the city rather than centering on one hub. Beyond SFMA's network, Pike Place Market has run daily since 1907, making it one of the country's oldest continuously operating public markets, open 7 days a week (closed only Thanksgiving and Christmas) with general market hours 10am-5pm. Neighborhood pop-ups like the Occidental Square Flea in Pioneer Square add further vending opportunities, alongside the crowds drawn by Seattle's busy sports and concert calendar at T-Mobile Park, Climate Pledge Arena, and Lumen Field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the Ballard Farmers Market run?

Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, year-round and rain or shine, on Ballard Avenue NW between 22nd Ave NW/NW Market St and 20th Ave NW in the historic Ballard neighborhood.

What other markets does the Seattle Farmers Market Association run?

Besides Ballard, SFMA operates four other neighborhood markets -- Wallingford, Central District (formerly Madrona), Madison Park, and South Lake Union -- each on its own weekly schedule.

Is Pike Place Market open every day?

Yes -- 7 days a week, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. General market hours run 10am-5pm (farm tables 9am-4pm); it's been operating continuously since 1907.

How do I apply to vend at a Seattle farmers market?

Applications go through each market operator directly -- SFMA (Ballard, Wallingford, Central District, Madison Park, South Lake Union) runs its own vendor application process, separate from Pike Place Market's or any independent neighborhood market's sign-up.

Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in Seattle?

Yes -- a King County Public Health Mobile Food Unit License ($320-615/year plus a $125 inspection fee), a City of Seattle Business License Tax Certificate ($110/year), and a Washington State Master License Service registration are all required, along with a licensed commissary kitchen agreement. See our Seattle Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process.

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